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Stadtpfarrkirche St Jakob
The Stadtpfarrkirche St Jakob dominates the old town and has frescoes, a stuccoed ceiling and a vast rococo altar in gold leaf, bedecked with fresh…
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Villach
Low-key Villach is a lively and liveable city, long a historically important junction between the Alps and southern Austria. There may be more picturesque cities in the region, however, with the town itself having little in the way of sights.
Like its close neighbour Klagenfurt half an hour away on the motorway, the Italian influence here is strong. Consider using it as a base for activities and for exploring the region.
Explore Villach
- SStadtpfarrkirche St Jakob
The Stadtpfarrkirche St Jakob dominates the old town and has frescoes, a stuccoed ceiling and a vast rococo altar in gold leaf, bedecked with fresh…
- AAdler Arena
Situated between Villach and the Ossiacher See, the castle ruins of Burg Landskron are home to the impressive Adler Arena, where a 40-minute spectacle…
- RRelief Von Kärnten
Relief Von Kärnten is a huge relief model of Carinthia housed in Schillerpark, south of the old town. It covers 182 sq metres and depicts the province at…
- VVillacher Fahrzeugmuseum
Located 3km outside town, the Villach Automobile Museum focuses on icons of everyday motoring such as the Fiat Topolino, BMW Isetta and some 250 others…
- SSt Nikolai-Kirche
The neo-Gothic church of St Nikolai might not have any real medieval cred, but what it lacks in age it makes up for in charm with its rustic Tyrolean…
- SStadtpfarrturm
Climb Carinthia's highest church tower for bird's eye views of Villach and its dramatic alpine surroundings.
- MMuseum der Stadt Villach
This museum covers local history, archaeology and medieval art; it also hosts occasionally interesting special exhibitions.
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Villach.
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Stadtpfarrkirche St Jakob
The Stadtpfarrkirche St Jakob dominates the old town and has frescoes, a stuccoed ceiling and a vast rococo altar in gold leaf, bedecked with fresh…
- See
Adler Arena
Situated between Villach and the Ossiacher See, the castle ruins of Burg Landskron are home to the impressive Adler Arena, where a 40-minute spectacle…
- See
Relief Von Kärnten
Relief Von Kärnten is a huge relief model of Carinthia housed in Schillerpark, south of the old town. It covers 182 sq metres and depicts the province at…
- See
Villacher Fahrzeugmuseum
Located 3km outside town, the Villach Automobile Museum focuses on icons of everyday motoring such as the Fiat Topolino, BMW Isetta and some 250 others…
- See
St Nikolai-Kirche
The neo-Gothic church of St Nikolai might not have any real medieval cred, but what it lacks in age it makes up for in charm with its rustic Tyrolean…
- See
Stadtpfarrturm
Climb Carinthia's highest church tower for bird's eye views of Villach and its dramatic alpine surroundings.
- See
Museum der Stadt Villach
This museum covers local history, archaeology and medieval art; it also hosts occasionally interesting special exhibitions.
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